Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Thinking back now, he understood what Itachi meant by "a heavy story".

but.

He still couldn't understand it.

"What does Obito's miserable life have to do with our Uchiha clan? Why did he have the right to harm us like this!"

Neither Danzo nor the Third Hokage had taken the initiative to act until at least that point.

Itachi is still alive.

"No wonder he tried to lure me to his side."

Although Orochimaru eventually died in Konoha, leading to his untimely demise, his subordinates never contacted him again, and Sasuke himself became a member of Konoha's Anbu.

Since Itachi was already dead, he naturally had no way of caring about or asking about Itachi's situation, and it's likely that Obito wouldn't know either.

Sasuke thought for a moment, then asked, "Did Chiba say anything about whether this type of treatment is possible?"

Sasuke's tone was somewhat angry.

This should also be one of the reasons why Chiba can become so strong instantly!

After a moment of contemplation, Itachi said, "Sasuke, I'll tell you about Obito later. Right now, I mainly want to explain some things about Madara and the First Hokage back then..."

If Orochimaru hadn't died...

Otherwise, how did Obito survive?

Chiba's cursed seal is unusual; it hides a peculiar power that seems to allow him to enter a more powerful mode.

"Yes, it's very likely that it's to make us his bodies."

Sasuke imagined it all to himself, then finally chuckled to himself.

This resolved a question that had been lingering in Sasuke's mind—

Itachi could vaguely sense it.

Why did Orochimaru go to such lengths to lure him into betraying the village?

He slowly explained the conclusions he had drawn from a comprehensive analysis of various sources, including Konoha, the stone tablet, and the Uchiha clan.

visible.

Sasuke realized the danger and said, "You mean to say that they trained us for—"

He hadn't really done anything to Konoha, and there was still time to salvage the situation.

"I haven't said it yet."

Obito is such a pain!

Obito was indeed saved back then.

Sasuke initially couldn't believe it.

Sasuke's fists hardened at the thought.

Itachi said.

On the night of the Nine-Tails, using the Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails—isn't that obviously asking Konoha to deal with the Uchiha clan?

think carefully.

Itachi said calmly, "There's nothing wrong with my body. I just overused my eyes and almost went blind before, but I'm fine now after the cell transplant."

While it couldn't transform him into a Sage Body, his physique and chakra did indeed change, and—

This person is Ban!

"The current Zetsu is Madara's substitute. Although I don't know exactly how, he must have a way to revive himself through someone else."

but.

But it's different now.

Itachi said calmly, "Orochimaru also knows this kind of technique. That guy has changed many bodies over the years. Orochimaru wanted to use your body as his next host body before."

It was bad enough that Danzo and the Third Hokage of Konoha betrayed the Uchiha clan, but in the end, they betrayed each other, and were even more ruthless than outsiders.

He has a patch of White Zetsu cells implanted in his arm, and a special mark on his chest, which is the mark of the Chiba version of the cursed seal, containing Hashirama cells.

It was after that night that the Uchiha clan was gradually driven out of the area near the center of Konoha.

After a long while, he finally relaxed and asked, "Are you alright?"

Chiba once said that Itachi seemed to have some health problems.

He was somewhat convinced when he heard it was Uchiha Itachi who said this, and it also happened to confirm what had happened in the past—

As he spoke, Itachi rolled up his clothes, revealing his arms and chest.

Sasuke still remembers—

There are so many ifs.

He has not yet joined Orochimaru's ranks, but has instead found himself in a rather unique position, caught between the two sides, and has even been passing on intelligence to Konoha.

In any case, he certainly can't be called a traitor.

Sasuke hesitated for a moment after thinking about this—

He didn't know how to address Itachi for a moment.

elder brother?

It feels a bit awkward.

But calling it Itachi directly feels a bit too formal.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Brother, what should we do now? Stop them? Or stop that Jue?"

“Someone must have gone to the other places. What we need to do is stop them…hmm?”

Itachi looked in a certain direction, and then three tomoe appeared in his eyes.

Immediately afterward, a figure emerged from the ground in front of them.

Orochimaru? You're not dead?

"Hehe, Itachi-kun, I was saddened when I heard you died, but I didn't expect the news to be false, and that Sasuke-kun didn't really defect."

Orochimaru licked his lips. "What a pity. I was hoping to have a duel with you."

"Save your breath, Orochimaru. If you want a duel, I'm ready anytime later, but right now, dealing with those people is the priority. Heh, I don't believe you can resurrect without paying a price."

Itachi gave a cold laugh.

Orochimaru smiled slightly: "What price do you think you should pay?"

"It's not important, and I don't care, but if you want to take action, I'm ready to oblige right now."

As Itachi spoke, the tomoe in his eyes spun and took on a special shape.

Orochimaru knew.

This is the strongest power of the Uchiha clan: the Mangekyou Sharingan!

He wanted Sasuke because he wanted that power, but unfortunately—

Sasuke's eyes also revealed special tomoe.

"Orochimaru, I couldn't beat you before, but now I have these eyes too. You think it won't be so easy for you to take over my body."

Two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan!

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with shock, not quite understanding why Sasuke had also developed the Mangekyou Sharingan.

This guy……

Could it be that he was so happy to learn that Itachi Uchiha was dead that he awakened his powers?

So what's going on now?

He was confused.

but.

The situation didn't allow him to think too much; if the standoff continued, Orochimaru knew he wouldn't gain any advantage.

He had only come to check things out, hoping to surprise Sasuke if the opportunity arose, but since that wasn't the case—

"I just came to say hello and check if we're enemies. Since there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

"Wait. Where's the 'dead end'?"

“Jue? I don’t know where he is. You also know that Jue’s state is very special. He seems to be able to perfectly hide his aura.”

Orochimaru thought for a moment and said, "Even Chiba doesn't seem to have found his perfect solution, but I know where Pain and the others are right now."

"Payne?"

Itachi thought for a moment and said, "I'll go to his side."

"Then I..."

Sasuke was about to suggest going together, but the next moment, Itachi shook his head. "You go help eliminate the White Zetsu. The news hasn't spread completely yet, and your eye technique can be of great help."

"This, okay."

Sasuke hesitated for a moment before deciding not to refuse.

Then he headed east.

Itachi then headed towards Pain, whom Orochimaru had mentioned.

Orochimaru hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not dare to make a move.

Sasuke now possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan, a level of strength far beyond what he used to have. His power is already being restricted by Chiba, and if he causes any more trouble, he might just get killed again.

Orochimaru sighed softly, secretly making a decision—

Once the war is over, we must find a way to break Chiba's cursed seal!

He never imagined that one day he would be restricted by a cursed seal, and a completely different one at that, which Orochimaru simply couldn't remove.

……